Lewis County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · West Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2016 | 31 hrs | 9,950 (96%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 23 hrs | 9,794 (94%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 1 hrs | 7,850 (76%) | Flash Flood |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 4 hrs | 7,732 (75%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 3 hrs | 7,730 (74%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lewis County recorded 1,025 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lewis County started February 24, 2016, lasting 31 hours and leaving up to 9,950 customers without power (96% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lewis County, with 137 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lewis County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in West Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lewis County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | F | 4th |
| Marshall County | F | 4th |
| Webster County | F | 4th |
| Wetzel County | F | 5th |
| Wirt County | F | 4th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lewis County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lewis County recorded 1,025 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Lewis County's reliability grade?
Lewis County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lewis County?
The worst outage on record started February 24, 2016, lasting 31 hours and affecting up to 9,950 customers.